India’s Cockroach party seeking education minister’s ouster awaits cabinet reshuffle

Summary

India's youth group Cockroach Janta Party protests in Delhi demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over a leaked medical exam question paper, coinciding with reports of a cabinet reshuffle.

Key Points
  • India's youth-led Cockroach Janta Party has been protesting for nearly two weeks demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
  • The protests are linked to a leaked national medical college entrance exam question paper, which led to the exam's cancellation and re-examination.
  • Social activist Sonam Wangchuk supports the protest with a hunger strike lasting up to six weeks.
  • The government is reportedly considering a cabinet reshuffle which may involve moving Education Minister Pradhan from his portfolio.
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